Church By-Laws

Article 1
The name of this operation shall be (Place name here.)
 

Article 2
The purpose of this church is to bring a true Spiritist religion into the world, such as existed on the planet Hades. The first and most important statement of this church is; "WE BELIEVE IN NO GOD AS A CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE. THAT NO ONE CAN SAVE A PERSON FROM HIS OR HER WRONG DEEDS BUT THEMSELVES."
 

Article 3
As in ancient times our church shall acknowledge reincarnation, and it shall be remembered that it is our ancestors, or, individual spirits that we worship. That it is their governing body, the Council Of Spirit, that gives us our authority.
 

Article 4; Membership
A.
1. Anyone wishing to become an associate member of the church may do so simply by applying to the local church secretary for a certificate. Full members must be 18 years of age.
In order to become a full member, they must first pass a test to show that they know the church's laws and teachings, and sign a statement that they're willing to follow them. They may then apply to the church secretary for full membership. At the next regular meeting, the church secretary will announce the person's application, and ask if there are any objections to this person being a member. If there are none, the secretary may give the membership certificate to the church Speaker who may immediately sign it and present it to the new member officially welcoming him or her to the church. But if any member objects, and states a reason why this person should not be a member of the church, these objections can have nothing to do with the person's former religion, or his past, or race. They can only pertain to laws of the church that it is known this person breaks in their daily life. In this case, the secretary will call for all members to be present at the next meeting. At that time those opposing the new member may present their opinions and the new member may give his or her defense. Then, a vote is taken on the application. If the proposed new member receives a 2/3rds vote of acceptance, the church Speaker may then sign the certificate and welcome the member to the church.
If not, the Speaker shall, as kindly as possible, express his regrets to the proposed member and recommend that the person try to change that which the church objected to, so that he or she may become a member.
2. A service charge shall be asked of anyone wishing to become a member of the church. This charge shall cover the cost of preparing their certificate and their membership card. This is a one-time charge, as the church membership card is good for life, but it does not cover the alteration of a card and certificate from associate member to full member. There is also a separate service charge for this, as there is also for tests, and, Teachers, Speakers and Healer's certificates.
3. A person may remain an associate member as long as they wish. They are not required to become a full member. Also, if a person is incapable of passing the membership test, they are not obligated to leave the church. They may remain an associate member as long as they follow the rules and regulations of the church.
4. Associate members are still required to follow the rules and laws of the church. They are subject to the same fines and penalties for offenses as regular members. The only difference being that if a Guardian Officer finds an associate member is breaking the rules or by-laws of the church, he may issue one warning to this person to cease this conduct, pointing out the rule or by-law they are breaking. If this person still continues this improper conduct, the Guardian Officer may then take appropriate action.
5. An associate member may take part in all activities of the church except voting or holding an officer's position, as they have not yet passed a test to show that they understand the church's laws and doctrines. They may serve as assistants to officers of the church and may express their opinions at any meeting.
6. A full member may vote in all church elections, and hold any office for which they are qualified, as laid out in the by-laws.

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